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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.10, 973.95 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.10, 973.95 and 558.50 is: 770.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.10 : 973.95 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.10/973.95 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.10x = 973.95 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.10x = 543,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,951.08/706.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.36

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